Italian Meatloaf
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
634 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Italian Meatloaf
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Italian meatloaf is a delicious twist on the mid-century American classic. It’s a hearty dinner, or with leftovers that make amazing sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 28- ounce crushed tomatoes can
- 15- ounce tomato sauce can
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- saltine crackers use 1 1/2 cups crushed pork rinds for low carb, one full sleeve
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 2 egg large
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 fat ratio
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Start with the sauce by heating olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add your minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Place saltines in a large ziptop bag and crush with your hands or a rolling pin to fine dust.
- Mix the crushed saltines, milk, and eggs in a large bowl into a paste and let sit for 4-5 minutes to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients (except the mozzarella cheese and basil), together with the cracker past. Mix thoroughly.
- Transfer mixture to loaf pan linked with parchment paper and bake for 45 minutes
- Add sauce to the top of the meatloaf and cook for another 15 minutes
- When meat reaches an internal temperature of 165oF, sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese, and broil for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and browning. Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 -15 minutes. Slice meatloaf and serve with tomato sauce and a sprinkle of freshly chopped basil to garnish.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
(106%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
204mg
(68%)
Sodium
1332mg
(56%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1332mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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